Monthly Archives: December 2013

Today we kick 2013 out the door. Here are some names that will stir memories of the year … Pope Francis, Nelson Mandella, Prince George, Mike Duffy, Rob Ford, Lac Megantic, Edward Snowden, Obamacare, Chris Hadfield, Miley Cyrus, Malala, Alice … Continue reading →

I am working on my sermon. The reading for this Sunday is from Matthew. It is the beginning of the story of Jesus birth as Matthew tells it. He is concerned for Joseph. Dear Joseph who really seems to be … Continue reading →

Calgary resident Tom Crist was taken by surprise when he got a call while playing golf in Palm Springs, CA. The call was from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation advising Mr. Crist that he had won the $40 million lottery … Continue reading →

In Psalm 90 verse 10 it says, “The days of our years are threescore years and ten and if by reason of strength they be fourscore,”. The writer of that ancient poetry seemed to think that the expected life span … Continue reading →

Thousands poured into the South African stadium today despite the pouring rain to honour and say farewell to Nelson Mandella. It was a moment of sadness marked by speeches, song and dance. The Canadian delegation received loud applause when they … Continue reading →

Nelson Mandela died yesterday. An icon, a world leader, a inspiration, a man who spent 27 years in prison but then rose above anger and revenge to lead his country into a new day. Apartheid had kept him down as … Continue reading →

Well it seems that the media has tired of the Rob Ford story and we can actually hear other news from across the province and around the world! When the story was unfolding a couple of weeks ago it seemed … Continue reading →